Glossary (3)

glaze

Vitreous coating applied to the surface of a ceramic to make it impermeable or for decorative effect.

stoneware

Ceramic material made of clay which is fired to a temperature of c.1200-1300⁰c and is often buff or grey in colour.

underglaze painting

Painting applied to ceramic material before a transparent, or monochrome or coloured glaze for Islamic objects, is applied. The technique was initially developed in China.

Location

First floor | Room 32 | India from 600

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